What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Technical Associate position at Hi-Tek Professionals?
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented R&D Technical Associate to join our dynamic research and development team. In this role, you will play a vital part in advancing scientific innovation by supporting laboratory experiments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining rigorous quality control. Your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced research environment, helping to drive progress from concept to implementation. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization dedicated to scientific excellence.
What You'll Do
● Fabricate, assemble, and inspect prototype turbine components across systems — structures, rotating hardware, fuel systems, instrumentation.
● Build and operate test rigs; set up instrumentation and run data acquisition on a 42 MW machine.
● Fabricate and assemble high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic fluid systems, including tubing, fittings, and leak verification.
● Work directly with engineers to translate CAD into hardware — and push back when something won't build correctly.
● Troubleshoot anomalies during build and test, document findings, and drive toward root cause.
Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- hands-on fabrication / testing: 2 years (Required)
- pneumatic or hydraulic systems: 1 year (Required)
- fastener standars: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Centennial, CO 80112 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45